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Ministry of Defence
15th Finance Commission holds meeting with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and senior officials of MoD
The Fifteenth Finance Commission, headed by Shri N.K. Singh, held a meeting with the Ministry of Defence led by the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh here today. During the meeting, MoD gave its Fund Projections for the period 2020-2025 which is also the award period of the 15th Finance Commission. The Ministry informed the Commission about the allocated budget for MoD in comparison to the projections made.
MoD officials apprised the Commission that it was exploring a number of alternative sources of funding.
The Finance Commission assured MoD that it would take into consideration all the suggestions made that would help to increase the overall capital space of the Ministry, bring about predictability and help the Ministry in its defence preparedness.
It may be recalled that a notification was brought out by the Ministry of Finance on 29 July, 2019 following an Order made by the President of India. By this Order, the Terms of Reference  of the 15th Finance Commission was amended and Paragraph 9A was inserted in the ToR namely: “The Commission shall also examine whether a separate mechanism for funding of defence and internal security ought to be set up, and if so, how such a mechanism could be operationalised.”
It is in follow-up of this revised ToR that today’s meeting was held. It was attended by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary  Shri Subhash Chandra, Secretary  Smt Sanjeevanee Kutty, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr. G Satheesh Reddy, Secretary  Smt Gargi Kaul, Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria and Director General, Coast Guard Shri Krishnaswamy Natarajan and other senior officials of MoD.
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Ministry of Education
A knowledgeable individual is the building block of a just society, and a progressive society - Union Education Minister
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan addresses 82nd Indian Public Schools' Conference  Principals’ Conclave
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today virtally addressed the 82nd Indian Public Schools' Conference  Principals’ Conclave organised by Doon School today.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that National Education Policy  focusses on equitable and inclusive education with special emphasis given on Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Groups. An inclusive classroom benefits everyone from myriad experiences and viewpoints, and understand the various challenges facing this country, he added. The Minister urged all the schools attending the conclave to reflect how inclusive our leading schools are and what more can be done towards ensuring that every child in the country gets the best education.
The Minister stated that a knowledgeable individual is the building block of a good society, a just society, and a progressive society. The will to learn, apply and pass that knowledge forward has pushed humanity as far as it has, from discovering fire, to farming, to soaring past the skies and floating amongst the stars. He stressed that tt is the duty of every single one of us to do what is best for our children to give them the fundamental right to education, to guide them to their full potential, and thereby make our country and this world a better, more inclusive place.
The Minister was happy to know that IPSC which started in 1939 with a few residential schools now has a strength of 81 schools including Sainik Schools and Military Schools. The annual meet of the Headmasters, Headmistresses of more than 80 leading schools of India holds significant weight in terms of the power to influence the generation of tomorrow.
Shri Pradhan expressed his confidence that the Conclave has been productive where everyone has learnt something new, something to reflect on, something to innovate and implement in their respective schools so that they are able to produce curious, learned, and well-informed leaders for the society and the nation.
The IPSC , since its inception in 1939, has guided public schools in India in forming traditions that also build character and personality of students engendering a well-rounded education.
Mrs. Nishi Misra, Chairperson of the IPSC, Dr. Jagpreet Singh, Headmaster Doon School were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Immunity booster Herbal Tea from NIPER Mohali
National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research  have introduced many innovative products like safety devices, sanitizers and masks to fight COVID epidemic. At the same time it has also come up with a immunity booster Herbal Tea to strengthen physical resistance to infection.
As no new effective drug and vaccine is available yet to treat covid-19, it is important for people to have a strong immunity system so that they can fight any kind of infection easily and keep themselves safe. Keeping this in mind department of natural products, NIPER at SAS Nagar , Mohali has developed Immunity booster Herbal tea. This Herbal Tea is aimed at modulating immune response in body so that it may be used as a preventive remedy against covid-19 viral infection.
A strong immune system protects individuals from infections and has the ability to neutralize and eliminate pathogenic micro-organism such as bacteria, viruses and any other kind of toxic products. Modulation of immune response could provide a substitute for anti-viral/anti-microbial drugs. Herbs are known to possess immunomodulatory properties which mean that they produce both specific and nonspecific immune responses.
This Herbal Tea is a combination of 6 locally available herbs like Aswagandha, Giloe, Mulethi,Tulsi and Green Tea that are mixed in carefully selected proportion keeping in mind their action as immunity enhancer, sensory appeal, ease of preparation and acceptable palatability. The selection of Herbs was based on RASAYANA concept described in Ayurveda. Rasayana means rejuvenation. These Herbs have long been used in various Ayurvedic formulations and are known for their immunomodulatory effects. These Herbs act at the cellular immunity level and boost the immune response generated by our body to fight viral/bacterial diseases. The formula has been designed in a way to achieve maximum immune boosting effect.
This tea can be taken 3 times a day .It is also safe for children and aged persons. It is soothing on throat and can help the body to fight seasonal flu problems also. It is an inhouse preparation with all the Herbs collected/procured from the NIPER medical plant garden in the campus.
NIPERs are the institutes of national importance under the aegis of the Department of Pharmaceutical, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. The seven institutes are functional at Ahmadabad, Hyderabad, Hajipur, Kolkata, Guwahati, Mohali, and Raebareli.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 208.57 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 25,90,557 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,05,058
- Active cases stand at 0.24%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.57%
- 15,220 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,36,54,064
- 9,062 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.10 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,64,038 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  No.93/2018-CUSTOMS , dated 15thNovember, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  hereby determines that the Rate of Exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in Column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 7thDecember, 2018, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in Column  thereof, for the purpose of the said Section, relating to Imported and Export Goods.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves transfer of 7.118 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2 Dhar Road in District Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer of 56 kanals and 19 marlas  of Defence land on lease on long term basis for 30 years renewable for two like terms of 30 years each to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan  for construction of KendriyaVidyalaya No. 2 at Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir at a nominal rent of one rupee per annum.
Background:
At present, Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2, Dhar Road, Udhampur has been functioning in temporary buildings ever since its inception in 1985. Presently, a total of 851 students are studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2, Dhar Road, Udhampur. Construction of own permanent school building by KVS will enable the school authorities to build optimal infrastructure to meet the educational requirements of the children of serving personnel.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Scientific Study of Ports
Development of Ports and Harbours may involve construction of structures like breakwaters, jetties, reclamation bunds etc. and may also involve dredging to maintain depth of navigation. These projects are required to obtain Environment/ Coastal Regulation Zone  clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change  and/or State Coastal Zone Management Authority  as applicable as per the norms, As stipulated by MoEF&CC and CZMA, studies like Environment Impact Assessment  and Environment Management Plan  are undertaken as a part of the development of the projects. Based on the studies for the project, requisite mitigation measures to protect the environment are undertaken.
All Major Ports come under the administrative control of Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The construction of Port Infrastructure is done after conducting various scientific studies viz, Tranqulity studies, study of movement of siltation, study on coastal erosion, literol drift, mathematical model studies, environment impact study, etc and after obtaining statutory clearances viz environment clearance & Coastal Regulation Zone etc.
In order to ensure sustainable development of Ports, Maritime India Vision  2030 was released which envisages development of Ports with safeguard for environment protection by adopting sustainable methodologies. The dredging guidelines for Major Ports has been released by the Ministry to ensure implementation of dredging projects with optimum utilization of the resources and re-use of dredged material for sustainable development of ports in the country.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds KVIC's world’s largest Khadi National Flag
Appeals for Khadi and handicraft products during festive season
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised Khadi Village Industries Commissions initiative of world’s largest Khadi National Flag  displayed in Leh, Ladakh as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"This is a unique tribute to respected Bapu, whose passion towards Khadi is widely known.
This festive season, do consider making Khadi and handicraft products a part of your lives and strengthen the resolve to build an Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
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PM arrives in Colombo, visits Seema Malaka Temple
PM arrives in Colombo, visits Seema Malaka Temple
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, arrived in Colombo this evening. He was received at the airport by the Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Mr. Ranil Wickramsinghe, and other senior Ministers.
Both Prime Ministers later arrived at the Seema Malaka Temple, where they were received by the Chief Monk of the Temple, among other dignitaries.
The Prime Minister offered flowers at the altar of the Temple. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Wickramsinghe together pressed a switch for the lamp-lighting ceremony on the eve of Vesak Day, characterised by brilliant multi coloured lights and a fireworks display.
Ministry of Defence
Directorate General of Resettlement inks MoU with private sector to generate employment for Ex-servicemen
Directorate General Resettlement  under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with M/s Adecco India Private Limited in New Delhi today on June 21, 2023. Adecco is a staffing & recruitment solutions provider with specialization in outsourcing, consulting services etc. The objective is to bring the corporate companies and the Ex-Servicemen on a common platform to generate employment opportunities for Ex-Servicemen in various sectors such as IT, E-Commerce, Logistics, Telecom, Aerospace & Defence, Facility Management, Security, Digital Assessment Services, Power & Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical & Agro Etc.
Maj Gen Sharad Kapur, Director General  said, “This partnership would bring in more visibility of our Ex-servicemen to the industry and corporates and help in achieving the objectives of providing skilled manpower and giving a dignified second career to our Ex-servicemen”.
It is notable that during the past one year, from April 2022 to March 2023, 24,234 Ex-servicemen received gainful employment in various sectors.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
OMCs invite application for expansion of petrol pump network.
Kolkata, November, 26, 2018
In order to meet the growing fuel needs and the convenience of the customers, Oil Marketing Companies  are undertaking retail outlet  network expansion across the country. Major oil marketing companies including BPCL, HPCL and IOCL jointly invited online application to double the existing number of petrol pumps through advertisement, said Shri Dipankar Ray, Executive Director, Marketing Division of the Indian Oil in West Bengal in a press conference here yesterday.
The Retail Outlet network in rural, remote and far-flung areas are also being expanded with the intention of reaching product and ensuring quality and correct price to meet the rural agricultural demand, he informed and added that the expansion of retail outlet network would also generate employment opportunities.
The process of dealer selection has been simplified in line the Government's emphasis on Ease of doing business. User friendly on-line application has been introduced. The application form has also been simplified. The rigmarole of submitting voluminous documents by the applicants, in support of eligibility, has been dispensed with. Only the selected candidate would be required to produce the documents.
Availability of suitable land at the advertised location/stretch is the most important requirement. Applicants without land can also apply, however, they are expected to offer land when called for. For the first time, computerized Draw of Lots/Bid opening would be held under the aegis of an independent agency to bring in more transparency.
All Retail outlets will be constructed with latest technology including automation.
Interested entrepreneurs may see the detailed advertisement and Brochure available in the website “www.petrolpumpdealerchayan.in".
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 80.13 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 4.52 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs with 48 Lakh doses in Pipeline
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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More than 80.13crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.Further, 48Lakh doses  are in the pipeline.
More than 4.52Cr balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves IRDAI's admission as a signatory to International Association of Insurance Supervisors , Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding 
Cabinet approves IRDAI's admission as a signatory to International Association of Insurance Supervisors , Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for IRDAI's admission as a signatory to International Association of Insurance Supervisors , Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding 
The International Association of Insurance Supervisors is a global framework for cooperation and information exchange between insurance supervisors. International Association of Insurance Supervisors, Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding is a statement of its signatories’ intent to cooperate in the Field of information exchange as well as procedure for handling information requests. With increasing integration of financial market and growing number of internationally active insurance companies there is an increased need for mutual cooperation and information exchange between insurance industry supervisors. In this background the IRDAI had become a signatory member of the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding. In the absence of any bilateral agreements the IAIS, MMoU provides a formal basis for cooperation and information exchange between the Signatory Authorities regarding the supervision of insurance companies where cross-border aspects arise. The scope of the IAIS MMoU is wider than the existing agreements as this agreement also provides for supervision of other regulated entities such as insurance intermediaries under Anti Money Laundering,  and Combating the Finance of Terrorism .
Ministry of External Affairs
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco for setting up of a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the MoU between India and Moroccofor setting up of a Joint Working Group  on Counter-Terrorism.
Setting up of the JWG on Counter Terrorism by India and Morocco would help cases relating to terrorist attacks. The MoU would, thus be the basis for obtaining / exchanging information on terrorist activities.
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PM pays homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
“सामाजिक न्याय के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित कर देने वाले पूज्य बाबासाहेब को उनके महापरिनिर्वाण दिवस पर कोटि-कोटि नमन। उन्होंने संविधान के रूप में देश को अद्वितीय सौगात दी, जो हमारे लोकतंत्र का आधारस्तंभ है। कृतज्ञ राष्ट्र सदैव उनका ऋणी रहेगा", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MoS for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai to inaugurate the Land Port Dawki tomorrow
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai will inaugurate the Land Port Dawki tomorrow in presence of the Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya Shri Preston Tynsong and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.
The Dawki Land Port is an important project of the Government of India, aimed at promoting trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh.
Land Port Dawki is located in the West Jantia Hills in Meghalaya, 55 kms from the district headquarters, Jowai, and about 84 kms from Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya and one of India’s most popular tourist destinations. The corresponding Land Port in Bangladesh is Tamabil, located in the Sylhet district.
Land Port Dawki serves as a vital trade and transportation hub between India and Bangladesh, facilitating the movement of goods, people, and vehicles across the border.
In addition to serving as a hub for trade and commerce between India and Bangladesh, Land Port Dawki also facilitates passenger movement across the border.
Development of Land Port Dawki was approved by High Level Empowered Committee  of MHA on 4th February 2016. The Land Port is spread over a total area of 23.0 acres.
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